The type of syrup won't make a huge difference as long as it's good quality. Look for a Grade B variety if you can find it. If not, any of the more expensive syrups at your local grocery store will work fine.

The maple flavor will only be noticeable if you use very high quality maple syrup...even then it's very faint. Most of it ferments out. I think Tommyknocker actually uses an extract...the price of syrup would make the beer a lot more expensive than what they sell it for.

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I know this thread is getting a little old but I really like this beer and it blew my imperial brown out of the water. Did you brew it? I'm curious how it turned out. Also wondered what crystal BYO recipe called for. Thanks